Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $59,490 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $75,030
Employed locally 30
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $57,430
    50th (median)
    $59,490
    75th
    $71,930
    90th
    $75,030

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Erie, PA $72,970
    New Haven, CT $72,970
    District of Columbia $67,830
    Duluth, MN-WI $67,200
    Wichita, KS $67,180
    Salem, OR $66,810

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Iowa $59,550
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $58,000
    Delaware $57,490
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $57,490
    Fort Wayne, IN $57,490
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $57,490

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,570
    Customer Service Representatives $44,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Wenatchee, WA is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary in Wenatchee, WA is 5.2% above the national median of $56,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,430.